Research Assistant (60%)

The Department of Social Work is looking for the specialist team for Admission and Academic Advising at the interface with the International Office, starting October 01, 2026, or by arrangement, a Research Assistant (60%). As a research assistant within the framework of a Master's funding position, you have the chance to gain in-depth insights into different areas of admission, academic advising, and teaching organization. In addition, you will support the International Office in advising and supporting international students as well as in the organization and implementation of events. The employment requires the simultaneous completion of our consecutive Master's degree program in Social Work at the OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule at the latest from the spring semester 2027 and is limited to three years. ### Your tasks • Support the International Office Social Work in organizing the mobility of students and lecturers. This includes, among other things, the supervision and advising of "Incoming Students", participation in the organization of events such as International Week or the International Course, or communication • Support and collaboration in the admission of students to the Bachelor's degree program in Social Work • Participation in internal and external information events for the Bachelor's degree program in Social Work and conducting initial interviews with prospective students, in close coordination with the specialist team • Support the specialist team management in the communication and documentation of the team's work • Processing of student concerns, particularly in cooperation with the SOSA (Student Organization of Social Work) • Collaboration on projects within the framework of defined project assignments Your qualification • Completed Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related discipline • Enrollment or admission for the consecutive Master's program in Social Work at the OST • Professional experience in professional social work • Strong intercultural competence and very good English skills (C1 level); further foreign language skills are an advantage • Interest in the internationalization of a university • Experience in project work is desirable • Ability to work independently and responsibly both within the specialist team and in cooperation with the International Office • Enjoyment of interacting with people and very good communication skills • Strong organizational skills and a structured way of working • Confident use of modern digital work tools as well as willingness to take on administrative tasks within the framework of the function Your benefits with us Questions regarding the application process Peter Büsser Senior HR Business Partner About the OST The OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule is an intercantonal and interstate university of applied sciences with locations in Buchs, Rapperswil-Jona, and St.Gallen. With excellent Bachelor's and Master's degree programs as well as up-to-date continuing education, we train future-oriented specialists and managers. In the field of application-oriented research and development as well as services, we are among the leading institutions nationally.